In this interview, he speaks about the original Lutyens’ tree scheme and strategies for increasing the green cover along Rajpath. The huge expanse of lawns and the jamun — technically, rai-jamun — trees are enormous water guzzlers. Ltd)We then started looking at photographs of Lutyens’ original tree scheme and we were in for some surprises. Nearly 386 rai-jamun trees were set in a complicated pattern of diagonals in Lutyen’s original tree scheme. (Photo courtesy Pradip Krishen) Nearly 386 rai-jamun trees were set in a complicated pattern of diagonals in Lutyen’s original tree scheme.

Source: Indian Express June 13, 2021 00:47 UTC